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Boeing in the Middle East

Qatar

Over Four Decades of Partnership 

Boeing’s partnership with the UAE began in 1978, with the delivery of the country’s first Boeing airplane to the Dubai Amiri fleet.

From air transport and services to defense and satellite systems, Boeing has worked closely with the UAE to achieve the country’s objectives and ambitions. Throughout the years, the company and the UAE have shared a common vision, promoting economic diversification, advancing sustainable aviation, growing tourism and connectivity, and supporting space exploration.

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Boeing employees in Qatar

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Boeing commecial airplanes in service

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Boeing defense products in inventories

$2M

Boeing community investment in Qatar since 2013

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Years in Qatar

$2M

Investment in community programs over the last decade

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes

Since our partnership began in 2006, Qatar Airways has made landmark orders of Boeing 777s, 747-8 Freighters and 787 Dreamliner airplanes.

We are proud to be a part of Qatar Airways’ success story and to support Qatar’s ambitious growth plans in aviation, trade and tourism, with more than 150 Boeing airplanes currently in the airline’s fleet and more than 130 Boeing airplanes on order.

As the launch customer of the new Boeing 777-8 Freighter, Qatar Airways has ordered 74 777X passenger and freighter airplanes. Boeing’s newest products will support Qatar Airways as it expands its passenger and cargo capacity.

In May 2025, Qatar Airways purchased up to 210 widebody jets, which sets new records as the largest widebody order for Boeing, including the largest order for 787 Dreamliners and Qatar Airways largest-ever order. This purchase also includes additional orders for Boeing’s new 777-9. With this order, Qatar Airways became the largest customer for the 787 Dreamliner in the Middle East.

Additionally, Boeing has been working closely with Qatar Airways Cargo in developing “connected cargo” solutions to enable better operational efficiency.

Qatar Airways

Boeing Defense, Space & Security

In 2008, Qatar became the first Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nation to operate the C-17 Globemaster III airlifters. Since then, Boeing has been working closely with the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF).

Boeing provides support to the QEAF by facilitating iconic platforms, including the F-15QA (Qatar Advanced) fighters, the C-17 Globemaster transport airplanes and the AH-64 Apache helicopters.

Boeing defense programs have played a crucial role in safeguarding Qatar’s air, land and sea borders, as well as conducting humanitarian missions worldwide. Additionally, they have been instrumental in monitoring airspace during significant events such as the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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Boeing Global Services

Commercial

Qatar Airways takes advantage of Boeing’s service offerings, which encompass spare parts, training solutions and modification services.

Qatar Airways benefits from Boeing’s digital aviation solutions providing real-time access to maintenance, flight and aircraft performance information, enabling the airline to optimize efficiency and reduce carbon emissions and operating costs.

Defense

Boeing works closely with the QEAF, delivering comprehensive training and sustainment services for its C-17 fleet. Boeing provides spare parts, support and test equipment, maintenance, training for aircrew and maintenance personnel for Qatar’s AH-64 Apache helicopters.

Boeing offers in-country spare parts, maintenance, training, program management and logistics support for the F-15QA (Qatar Advanced) fighters. To ensure optimal mission readiness and seamless support for all defense platforms, Boeing is expanding its workforce in Qatar.

Global Services

Sustainability

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Fleet renewal is an important lever to reduce aviation’s environmental impact. Qatar Airways operates one of the youngest fleets in the world and has Boeing’s newest and most environmentally friendly airplanes on order, including the 787, 777-9, 777-8F.

Qatar Airways also uses a wide range of Boeing’s digital tools and services. Such solutions and flight procedures reduce carbon emissions by 10%.

Boeing and Qatar Airways are both members of the World Economic Forum’s Clean Skies for Tomorrow coalition, working diligently to establish a viable pathway for the adoption of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).

Boeing has extensive experience in sharing sustainability expertise with air forces and airlines globally, and is eager to expand collaboration in Qatar on the uptake of SAF for both commercial and defense fleet.

Community Engagement

Boeing supports a range of initiatives to accelerate opportunities for young people in Qatar. Over the last decade, Boeing invested $ 2 million in STEM education and workforce development in the country.

 Over the last five years alone, more than 2,000 students have participated in the entrepreneurship program and STEM workshops organized by INJAZ Qatar in partnership with Boeing.

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Leadership

Kuljit S. Ghata-Aura

Kuljit S. Ghata-Aura

President, Boeing Middle East, Türkiye, Africa & Central Asia

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Wael Zaoud

Wael Zaoud

Managing Director, Middle East & North Africa

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Sam Fanasheh

Sam Fanasheh

Government Services Executive, Qatar

Richard Muehlenbeck

Richard Muehlenbeck

Vice President, Customer Support, Middle East & Africa
Boeing Commercial Airplanes

Media Contacts

Femke Baudoin
Communications Director

Middle East, Türkiye, Africa and Central Asia

Tel: +971 54 996 1349

femke.baudoin@boeing.com

Mazen Sabri
Corporate Communications
Middle East, Türkiye and Africa
Tel: +971 56 689 4238
mazen.sabri@boeing.com

Nadine Fanous
Sales Communications

Middle East & Africa
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Tel: +971 56 422 9051
nadine.fanous@boeing.com

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